Farm bill
The Farm Bill is a significant piece of legislation that affects food, farms, and foreign aid.
- Money from the farm bill is used to support food stamps (aka SNAP)
- Money from the farm bill supports farmers and food production.
- Money from the farm bill goes to global partners around the world.
farm bill Resources
CRS Action alert
usccb action alert
Catholic Resources
- CRS Resources
- Catholic Rural Life article
- Catholic Rural Life Resources
- USCCB Resources
- USCCB Letter to Congress (April ’23)
- USCCB Letter to Congress on RESTORE Act (June ’23) (regarding greater access to SNAP benefits)
Government Resources
US House Agriculture Committee
– 2023 Farm Bill Page
– 2018 Farm Bill Resources
US Senate Agriculture Committee
– Farm Bill Page
Advocacy Resources
Action Center
Catholic Social Teaching calls us to not only understand and deepen our faith but also to live our faith. Whether through advocacy, education, faith sharing, or public action, we all must practice our faith in our every word and deed. As James 2:17 says, “Faith without works is dead.” Please check back often to our Action Center for various ways that you and your community can speak out with compassion and solidarity for justice and peace.
